Accountant (General) — occupation 221111

Accountant (General), ANZSCO 221111, covers professional accounting work such as financial reporting and accounting systems. CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) are specified assessing authorities. The assessment route starts with the content and level of your qualifications.

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Updated 2026-10-22 · General information · Official-source check 2026-10-22

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Key facts

Occupation and assessment
ANZSCO code	221111
Assessing authority	CPA Australia, CA ANZ or IPA
Role focus	Professional financial reporting and accounting systems
Visa eligibility	Check the current requirements and occupation list for the intended visa and stream.

Who this is relevant to

Use this page if your work involves professional accounting judgement and you need to distinguish Accountant (General) from management accounting, taxation or bookkeeping. Compare the actual duties and subjects studied before choosing the nominated occupation.

Requirements

Check the chosen body’s qualification, competency and English requirements. CPA Australia and CA ANZ distinguish qualification assessment from skilled employment assessment; an academic outcome does not automatically assess every year of work. Do not assume professional membership or a degree with “accounting” in its title settles migration assessment.

Process

Compare your duties with Accountant (General) and the neighbouring accounting occupations.
Choose an authorised body and map transcripts and, where requested, subject syllabuses to its competency requirements.
Determine whether you also need employment assessed and prepare the required references and payment evidence.
For employer sponsorship, check the proposed position and applicable occupation caveats before relying on an accountant nomination.

Common issues

Clerical or bookkeeping duties can be inconsistent with a professional accountant nomination. Missing subject coverage and an unsupported assumption that all employment earns points are separate issues that should be resolved before an application is lodged.

Official sources

ABS ANZSCO 2022 — AccountantsAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Source check 2026-10-22
LIN 19/051: Occupations and Relevant Assessing AuthoritiesFederal Register of Legislation / Department of Home Affairs · Source check 2026-10-22
LIN 24/093: Subclass 186 occupations and assessing authoritiesFederal Register of Legislation / Department of Home Affairs · Source check 2026-10-22
CPA Australia — migration to AustraliaCPA Australia · Source check 2026-10-22
CA ANZ — migration skills assessmentChartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand · Source check 2026-10-22
IPA — migration assessmentsInstitute of Public Accountants · Source check 2026-10-22
Department of Home Affairs — Skilled occupation listsAustralian Government, Department of Home Affairs · Source check 2026-10-22

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